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To: B Knotts
You are probably aware that goats are quite the rage now for controlling noxious weeds in the west. We have friends that have a large herd of goats and they lease them to the Feds and private land owners for grazing. Seems the little guys will selectively munch on leafy spurge and spotted knapweed, two noxious species that are overwhelming open range lands, especially in Montana, Wyoming and eastern Idaho.
My friends sold their cows and got totally into goats and tell me they are actually making money for a change.
Cheers
38 posted on 11/30/2001 1:21:24 AM PST by Cuttnhorse
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To: Cuttnhorse
Yes! Goats are being used out here in Oregon, too. They're a pretty good method of brush control. If I ever get tired of the dairy goat thing, I might go that route.
39 posted on 11/30/2001 4:04:04 AM PST by B Knotts
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